Allan Quatermain · Character
Daylight
A horse belonging to the expedition, noted for its endurance.
minor
Also known as Poor Daylight, poor Daylight
First appearance: ii the black hand
Daylight shows up with force in XX: The Battle of the Pass. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Nyleptha's white stallion, given to Sir Henry as a farewell gift, noted for its fleetness and endurance.
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In XX: The Battle of the Pass: Nyleptha's white stallion, given to Sir Henry as a farewell gift, noted for its fleetness and endurance. Later, in XXI: Away! Away!: Quatermain's horse, collapses from exhaustion upon…
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- Other
Character groups
- Zu-Vendi Characters & Concepts
- Expedition Members & Allies
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Daylight in ii the black hand